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Contribution to economy needs to be more clearly identified
Scottish Enterprise needs to improve how it evaluates its activities to provide a clearer assessment of its contribution to…
Need for better management of hospital waste
An Audit Scotland report published today says that, whilst progress has been made since 2001, NHS boards and hospitals are still…
Falkirk Council performing well, although still room for improvement
In its first report on Best Value at Falkirk Council, published today, the Accounts Commission for Scotland says the council…
Strong leadership and clearer accountability needed for Scotland’s public bodies in the face of budget cuts
An Audit Scotland report published today, The role of boards, examines the governance arrangements of NHS bodies, colleges,…
Dundee City Council needs to increase the pace of change
Dundee City Council still needs to embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout its business and increase the pace of…
Reduced waiting times for orthopaedic procedures, but scope for further efficiencies
In recent years, the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland has significantly reduced the length of time people are waiting to…
Further progress still needed at West Dunbartonshire Council
The Accounts Commission has published its findings on West Dunbartonshire Council, following its consideration of the latest…
